Chanteek Borneo Gallery, the Lilliput of Sabah
by There are about 42 indigenous groups in Sabah, and some have over 10 sub-ethnics so that’s an estimate of over 200 tribes, and each has their …
Category: Culture & History
Sabah Islamic Civilisation Museum
Islam landed on Sabah in 1408, according to a manuscript of Idahan found in Lahad Datu. Borneo was ruled by Brunei and Sulu, the Islamic …
Sabah Museum, the time machine to Borneo history
Say to any European you are from Sabah, most of them would ask, “Huh? Where is Sabah?” But if you say “Borneo,” many seem to …
Hungry Ghost Festival & Shopping for the Dead
The annual big party is around the corner, but it’s not for human. The Hungry Ghost Festival of Chinese this year falls on 9 Aug …
Gong of Sabah and Gong Making in Kg. Sumangkap
Gong is the most important idiophone in traditional music of Sabah indigenous people and found throughout Sabah state. Gong is usually made of brass or …
Sabah Longhouse and the Rungus
Sabah may not have a lot of tall building, but we have many long building (longhouse). Though other Sabah native tribes such as Murut and …
Kiss of Fishes from Tinopikon Park of Moyog River
Water is the source of life. However, keeping a river clean and thriving with lives is one of the most challenging tasks. Nowadays, most rivers …
Lion, Dragon, Unicorn and “Horse” Dances of Sabah, Malaysia
Chinese New Year is around the corner and we start to see more and more lion dance in the city. The best time to see …